Amp
Sourcegraph's coding agent with deep codebase context, zero-markup pay-as-you-go model credits, and a free tier for individual developers - runs from your terminal.
Amp is Sourcegraph's standalone coding agent built as a separate product from Cody to target individual developers who want agentic coding without enterprise pricing. Running as a CLI tool and VS Code extension, Amp uses Sourcegraph's code intelligence to provide deep codebase context to frontier LLMs, enabling accurate multi-file refactors, feature implementations, and bug fixes with full repository awareness. Unlike subscription-based agents, Amp operates on a pay-as-you-go credit model with zero markup on provider API pricing for individuals. A free tier is available with no credit card required. Amp underwent a major architecture rebuild completed in May 2026, relaunching as a more streamlined tool focused on speed and extensibility.
Key Features
- Terminal-first CLI agent with VS Code extension - runs where developers already work
- Pay-as-you-go credits with zero LLM markup for individuals - no subscription or monthly commitment
- Deep codebase context powered by Sourcegraph code intelligence for accurate multi-file task planning
- Supports Claude, GPT-4o, Gemini, and other frontier models with user-selectable model switching
- Plugin system for extending Amp with domain-specific tools, scripts, and custom integrations
- Free tier for individual exploration before purchasing any credits
- Enterprise tier with SSO, managed settings, and advanced thread controls at $1,000 credit minimum
Use Cases
- Individual developers who want a capable coding agent without committing to $20/month subscriptions
- Teams needing deep codebase context for accurate multi-file refactoring across large repositories
- Engineers running occasional complex automation tasks who prefer usage-based over flat-rate pricing
- Sourcegraph Enterprise customers expanding from Cody into agentic coding workflows on the same platform
Pros
- Zero markup pay-as-you-go pricing means developers only pay for actual LLM usage with no idle waste
- Sourcegraph code intelligence gives Amp deeper codebase context than pure-LLM agents with no index
- Free tier available with no credit card required for testing and initial evaluation
Cons
- Pay-as-you-go costs can become unpredictable for heavy daily users compared to flat-rate subscriptions
- Newer product with less community adoption and third-party documentation than Cursor or Claude Code
- CLI-first interface requires terminal comfort - less accessible to developers used to GUI-only IDEs
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